Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Providence College; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy, starting August 2027. The area of specialty is Philosophy of AI and Technology, with a focus on History of Philosophy, and a teaching load of three courses per semester. Qualified candidates should hold a Ph.D.

in Philosophy (or be ABD with Ph.D. in hand by Aug 2027) and demonstrate a commitment to diversity in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or ABD with Ph.D. by August 2027.
• Commitment to teaching a diverse student body in a college setting.
• Willingness to participate in interdisciplinary team teaching in Western Civilization program.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester.
• Engage in interdisciplinary team teaching in the Development of Western Civilization Program.
• Contribute to the college's mission and the Philosophy Department's teaching of history of philosophy.

Skills

Philosophy of AI

History of Philosophy

Education

Ph.D. in Philosophy

Job description

Providence College: The Department of Philosophy invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor, commencing August 2027 with area of specialty: Philosophy of AI and Technology, area of concentration: History of Philosophy. The teaching load for this position is three courses per semester.

Salary: $68,000-$76,000

Successful candidates will possess a Ph.D. (or be ABD with Ph.D. in hand by August 2027) from an accredited institution and should have a demonstrable commitment to and/or experience with engaging diverse students in the classroom as well as demonstrable commitments to supporting the College’s mission and the Department’s dedication to teaching the history of philosophy. They should also be willing to participate in interdisciplinary team teaching in the College’s Development of Western Civilization Program.

Please contact Dr. Licia Carlson, Department Chair, with any questions: [e-mail]